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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to health clubs and the use and deployment of defibrillators. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires health clubs in Massachusetts to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on the premises and at least one employee or authorized volunteer trained as an AED provider during staffed business hours. It also mandates that health clubs have written emergency response policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed and rehearsed, and it specifies requirements for the location of AEDs. The bill further clarifies that health clubs and their employees will not be liable for acts or omissions related to the use or non-use of a defibrillator, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Finally, the bill provides a grace period of one to two years for health clubs to comply with the new requirements, depending on the number of full-time equivalent employees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2297.pdf |
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